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Senior Physician – Correctional Health | $225K–$300K | Leavenworth, KS | Full Relocation

Position: Physician (On-Site – Correctional Health Setting)

Location: Leavenworth, Kansas (ZIP: 66048)
Level: Senior
Reports To: Health Services Administrator
Vacancies: 1
Travel Required: No
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Package: Full package available
Salary Range: $225,000 – $300,000 (USD)
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Overview

A nationally recognized leader in correctional healthcare is seeking a Physician to provide direct care and clinical leadership within a secure, multi-gender detention facility in Leavenworth, KS. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a non-traditional medical setting, while being supported by a strong team-oriented infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive medical care to adult patients including exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication prescription, and follow-up care

  • Provide clinical leadership to the healthcare team, participating in treatment planning and case reviews

  • Perform routine and emergency medical procedures including minor surgery

  • Evaluate standards of care and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance

  • Collaborate with administration, nursing staff, external hospitals, and public health agencies

  • Monitor inpatient hospitalizations, oversee serious illness care, and ensure timely documentation and reporting

  • Maintain medical records security, compliance with accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA, JCAHO), and handle legal inquiries through appropriate channels

  • Participate in organizational leadership meetings, training, audits, and ongoing accreditation efforts

  • Maintain vigilance and safety awareness in a secure and potentially high-stress environment

Minimum Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school

  • Active license to practice medicine in the state of Kansas (or willingness to obtain)

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Board certification preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong desire to practice medicine in a correctional or institutional healthcare setting

  • Skilled at navigating challenging or complex patient populations with professionalism and compassion

  • Comfortable providing care independently while managing oversight of a multidisciplinary care team

  • Adaptable, resilient, and capable of functioning well in a highly regulated environment

Interview Process

  1. Prescreen by internal recruitment team

  2. Panel interview with key medical and administrative stakeholders

  3. Final conversation and offer discussion with Chief Population Health Officer

Screening Questions

  1. Are you a board-certified physician?

  2. Are you licensed (or willing to be licensed) in the state of Kansas?

  3. Are you open to working full-time on-site in a secure detention facility housing both male and female residents?

Culture & Benefits

The hiring organization operates with a mission-driven approach, combining public safety with compassionate care. Their “B8 Leadership Principles” guide behavior, decision-making, and team dynamics, ensuring dignity and respect across all levels of care and operations.

This is a career-defining role for someone who wants to combine clinical practice with systemic impact in a structured and supportive setting.

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Equity Opportunities

  • Professional Development & CME Support

  • Full Relocation Assistance